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Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2026 Europe season, featuring four ships offering Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Island, and transatlantic cruises. The season includes:

- Oosterdam exploring the Mediterranean with 7-14 day itineraries from five homeports

- Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam sailing Northern Europe from Rotterdam and Dover

- Six Celestial Cruises including solar eclipse and Northern Lights voyages

- 11 departure cities and 12 overnight ports

The cruise line offers Collectors' Voyages up to 42 days, combining non-repeating itineraries. Early booking bonuses include free prepaid crew appreciation and upgrades to Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi.

Holland America Line has announced new Celestial Cruises for 2026, featuring three solar eclipse sailings and inaugural Northern Lights cruises. The itineraries include:

1. Three ships positioned for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse viewing.
2. Two Northern Lights cruises aboard Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam.
3. A Summer Solstice cruise above the Arctic Circle.

The cruises offer expert lectures, themed activities, and prime viewing locations for celestial events. Bookings open July 31, with early booking bonuses available. The Have It All premium package includes shore excursions, specialty dining, beverage packages, and Wi-Fi, plus free prepaid crew appreciation for a time.

Princess Cruises has unveiled three exclusive packages for its second Conjurer's Cruise aboard the new Sun Princess, sailing from November 9-16, 2024. The cruise will feature headline performances by actor and magician Michael Carbonaro and showcase the newly launched 'Extraordinary Experience' called Spellbound.

The packages include:

• Apprentice Package ($275 per person): Exclusive events and early access to performances
• Enchanter Package ($545 per person): Additional benefits including a special breakfast and full Spellbound experience
• Conjurer Package ($795 per person): Top-tier offering with magic classes and intimate events with performers

The cruise will offer various magical events and activities throughout the ship, including performances, lectures, and themed experiences.

Princess Cruises unveils its largest-ever Alaska season for 2026, featuring eight ships, 180 departures, and 19 destinations. The highlight is the debut of Star Princess, the newest Sphere Class ship, offering unparalleled views and experiences. The season includes:

- Voyage of the Glaciers: 7-day journeys with two glacier viewings
- Inside Passage: 7 to 20-day cruises from various homeports
- Longer sailings: 20-day Ultimate Alaska Solstice and 16-day Inside Passage
- Shore excursions like 'Cook My Catch' fishing and helicopter tours
- 'North to Alaska with Princess' program with cultural activities
- Over 20 cruisetour options combining cruise and land tours

Bookings open August 1 with a 'Better Than Best Price Guarantee' until September 2, 2024.

Seabourn, a leader in ultra-luxury cruising, has modified Seabourn Encore's spring 2025 itineraries to include new voyages across Southeast Asia, Japan, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, and the Mediterranean. The revised deployment features 36 destinations in 18 countries, including 18 maiden calls and the ship's first transit through the Panama Canal and visit to the U.S. Guests booking by November 19, 2024, can enjoy a 10% savings on these new voyages.

The itinerary changes prioritize guest safety by avoiding the Red Sea. Highlights include overnight stays in Honolulu, Ho Chi Minh City, and Kobe, as well as visits to two new Japanese ports. The voyages range from 7 to 25 days and can be combined for longer sailings up to 53 days. Seabourn Encore will travel nearly 20,000 nautical miles across four continents and two oceans.

Holland America Line announces that Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto will join guests on the 'Majestic Japan' Legendary Voyage cruise from Sept. 24–30, 2024. Chef Morimoto will offer special experiences, including a culinary demonstration, a 'Coffee Chat', and three Morimoto By Sea pop-up dinners in Pinnacle Grill. The 53-day cruise, departing Sept. 1, 2024, visits 21 ports across Alaska, Japan, and Hawaii.

The cruise features Holland America Line's Global Fresh Fish Program, sourcing 80 types of fresh fish from 60 ports globally. The company is the first cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council certifications. Cruise fares for the full 53-day journey start at $7,894 per person, double occupancy, including taxes and fees.

Carnival (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced an order for three new LNG-powered ships for its Carnival Cruise Line brand. These ships, set to be delivered in 2029, 2031, and 2033, will introduce a new class of vessel at nearly 230,000 gross registered tonnes. The agreement with Fincantieri includes design, engineering, and construction of these ships, which will be the largest in Carnival 's global fleet.

This order brings Carnival Cruise Line's total new ship orders for 2024 to five. The company is focusing on strategic growth, with an average capacity increase of 1.5% per year between 2025 and 2033. The new ships will carry almost 8,000 guests at full capacity, featuring advanced energy efficiency and emission reduction technologies.

Holland America Line has launched a 'Save on Sunshine' offer for warm-weather winter vacations, available from July 19 to August 20, 2024. The promotion includes:

• Up to 40% off fares
• Free prepaid crew appreciation
• 50% reduced deposits

The offer applies to select cruises from September 2024 through April 2025, covering destinations like the Caribbean, Mexico, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and South America. It can be combined with the 'Have It All' premium fare, which adds shore excursions, a Signature Beverage Package, specialty dining, and Wi-Fi. Nearly 300 cruises are included, ranging from 4 to 58 days, with options for holiday sailings.

Princess Cruises set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the 'World's Largest Pizza Party,' serving over 60,000 pizza slices across multiple venues on its ships. This achievement coincided with a new partnership with Chef Tony Gemignani, a 13-time World Pizza Champion. Chef Gemignani created exclusive pizzas for Princess Cruises, which will debut at Alfredo's on the new Sun Princess before being rolled out to the rest of the fleet. This collaboration aims to enhance the cruise line's reputation for offering the 'Best Pizza at Sea.' Chef Gemignani trained the onboard chefs to ensure the pizzas maintain his high standards. Additionally, Princess Cruises previously held a Guinness World Record for the largest marriage vow renewal ceremony in 2020.